First Class Monetization, or FCM: The Definitive Thread
Jul 28, 2016, 1:48 pm
#3211
Join Date: Dec 2010
Location: MCO
Programs: Delta - PM, HH - Gold, SPG - Gold, Marriott - Plat
Posts: 1,060
i've been using the companion tickets for both my wife and I for a few years now so I'm familiar with the rules.
I'm surprised to see the FCM offer though I and other on here have wondered why DL hasn't offered it to make more money. It may be a matter of semantics, but buying the "ticket" to FC is not the same as an upgrade to me. I can't get on an upgrade list for FC or C+ if I buy coach and I assume I can't call and get a price to move to FC. But if DL offers it for a "good" price I might certain purchase it and not think that I got an upgrade.
I'm surprised to see the FCM offer though I and other on here have wondered why DL hasn't offered it to make more money. It may be a matter of semantics, but buying the "ticket" to FC is not the same as an upgrade to me. I can't get on an upgrade list for FC or C+ if I buy coach and I assume I can't call and get a price to move to FC. But if DL offers it for a "good" price I might certain purchase it and not think that I got an upgrade.
Jul 28, 2016, 1:48 pm
#3212
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Nov 2009
Location: SEA (the REAL Washington); occasionally in the other Washington (DCA area)
Programs: DL PM 1.57MM; AS MVPG 100K
Posts: 21,375
Jul 28, 2016, 1:54 pm
#3213
Join Date: Jan 2015
Programs: delta dm
Posts: 1,677
i've been using the companion tickets for both my wife and I for a few years now so I'm familiar with the rules.
I'm surprised to see the FCM offer though I and other on here have wondered why DL hasn't offered it to make more money. It may be a matter of semantics, but buying the "ticket" to FC is not the same as an upgrade to me. I can't get on an upgrade list for FC or C+ if I buy coach and I assume I can't call and get a price to move to FC. But if DL offers it for a "good" price I might certain purchase it and not think that I got an upgrade.
I'm surprised to see the FCM offer though I and other on here have wondered why DL hasn't offered it to make more money. It may be a matter of semantics, but buying the "ticket" to FC is not the same as an upgrade to me. I can't get on an upgrade list for FC or C+ if I buy coach and I assume I can't call and get a price to move to FC. But if DL offers it for a "good" price I might certain purchase it and not think that I got an upgrade.
Jul 28, 2016, 2:14 pm
#3214
Join Date: Apr 2012
Location: MIA
Programs: AA EXP (AC), DL G (SC), Bonvoy LTP, & IHG AMB
Posts: 1,798
Many happy returns!
Jul 30, 2016, 8:03 pm
#3215
Join Date: Oct 2009
Location: MSP
Programs: Delta PM, 1MM
Posts: 3,784
I've been getting an upgrade offer of $919 each way on a MSP-AMS-MSP itinerary towards the end of August; the current D1 fare for my dates (8/23-9/6) is $10,086. I decided to take the offer only for the outbound, overnight portion.
I started out with a $800 VDB credit and paid only $655 just ten days ago for the original ticket. So my out-of-pocket cost has come to $775, with the outbound in D1.
I started out with a $800 VDB credit and paid only $655 just ten days ago for the original ticket. So my out-of-pocket cost has come to $775, with the outbound in D1.
Jul 30, 2016, 8:05 pm
#3216
Join Date: May 2015
Location: DCA
Programs: AA EXP, DL FO, Marriott Titanium
Posts: 6,712
I've been getting an upgrade offer of $919 each way on a MSP-AMS-MSP itinerary towards the end of August; the current D1 fare for my dates (8/23-9/6) is $10,086. I decided to take the offer only for the outbound, overnight portion.
I started out with a $800 VDB credit and paid only $655 just ten days ago for the original ticket. So my out-of-pocket cost has come to $775, with the outbound in D1.
I started out with a $800 VDB credit and paid only $655 just ten days ago for the original ticket. So my out-of-pocket cost has come to $775, with the outbound in D1.
Jul 30, 2016, 8:26 pm
#3217
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Join Date: Jan 2012
Location: Northern Calif./Eastern Ida.
Programs: Amethyst Premier Plutonium Medallion
Posts: 20,648
Jul 30, 2016, 8:49 pm
#3218
Join Date: Oct 2009
Location: MSP
Programs: Delta PM, 1MM
Posts: 3,784
I was really, really tempted to take the upgrade both ways, but I'm retired and fly on my own dime, usually two TATL and one TPAC trips a year, so I decided to save the $919 for my October LHR trip. My usual TATL extravagance is PE on VS!
This D1 upgrade, giving me the ability to sleep on the overnight flight, is truly wonderful, as I will start a 100-mile walk less than 48 hours after I arrive.
The upgrade is to Z, so I'll get the bonus MQMs.
I'm now hoping that the great karma so far on this ticket will extend to an oversold flight and OpUp on my return flight, the day after Labor Day,
This D1 upgrade, giving me the ability to sleep on the overnight flight, is truly wonderful, as I will start a 100-mile walk less than 48 hours after I arrive.
The upgrade is to Z, so I'll get the bonus MQMs.
I'm now hoping that the great karma so far on this ticket will extend to an oversold flight and OpUp on my return flight, the day after Labor Day,
Jul 30, 2016, 8:56 pm
#3219
Join Date: Feb 2008
Programs: DL 4MM; DM
Posts: 1,397
I was really, really tempted to take the upgrade both ways, but I'm retired and fly on my own dime, usually two TATL and one TPAC trips a year, so I decided to save the $919 for my October LHR trip. My usual TATL extravagance is PE on VS!
This D1 upgrade, giving me the ability to sleep on the overnight flight, is truly wonderful, as I will start a 100-mile walk less than 48 hours after I arrive.
The upgrade is to Z, so I'll get the bonus MQMs.
I'm now hoping that the great karma so far on this ticket will extend to an oversold flight and OpUp on my return flight, the day after Labor Day,
This D1 upgrade, giving me the ability to sleep on the overnight flight, is truly wonderful, as I will start a 100-mile walk less than 48 hours after I arrive.
The upgrade is to Z, so I'll get the bonus MQMs.
I'm now hoping that the great karma so far on this ticket will extend to an oversold flight and OpUp on my return flight, the day after Labor Day,
Aug 2, 2016, 7:32 pm
#3224
Suspended
Join Date: May 2013
Location: NYC
Programs: DL Diamond, AAdvantage EXP, Hyatt Explorist, HHonors Diamond, Avis First
Posts: 7,344
I'm starting to move more business travel to DL from AA because I cannot deal with the awful AA Ops these days. I booked my weekly Chicago trip on Delta for next week. FCM offered via the App for $49 each way and took it.